Friday, February 25, 2005

Mail sent to CM cell and National Highways Secretary

Respected Sir / Madam,

It seem our Tamil Nadu maintains the top in the Road Accident list consistently.http://www.tn.gov.in/sta/tables-a1.htm#Number%20of%20Accidents%20and%20Persons%20involvedhttp://www.driveandstayalive.com/info%20section/statistics/stats-india_2000-2002.htm

It is shocking information. I am wondering even we do not have longestNation highways compare to many big states like AP, MH but still webeat other states in terms of accident. I think we need to work onthis to reduce it not by patrolling alone ( really good move by CM)but also by enforcing the speed limits which strictly should befollowed at least with the city limits. We need to do the analysis ofthese accidents occurring place and identity permanent solutions ratherjust making RED warning boards!

Also, road encroachments play a major part with in city accidents.E.g 100 feet Road ( Inner Ring road ) just before Vadapalani ( afterMMDA single..the road narrows to less than 60 feet) .When the roadwas laid how these encroachments have not been moved.. Since it mightbe under disputed one, the encroached apart do not have permanentbuilding. This show that the owner knew he/she will have to vacate.. Iam wondering there should be something needs to be done to limit thespeed and the classification vehicles to be plying on the city roads.I can point out many more example probably it would be better I saywhat the roads are in better border marks.. I think it is

I know we have the classification but The classification should bestrictly followed..In general, City roads (all the roads ) should have continuous platformfor pedestrians ( There should not be any up and downs due tohouse/office entry, we should manage this one some how so that peoplewould prefer to walk in the platform) Also, since the platforms areallowed to walk both ways, it should be wide enough to accommodatealt east four people to walk together.. ( width must be more than 5feet).

I think we need to do this alt east in 100 feet road as major trafficis being experienced in this.Also, we should not allow any private parties to enjoy not even ansingle square feet. Because CMDA and other concerns mandate the houseto be built 3 feet from their plot boundary how can we tolerate this.That too, if any body enjoys a single square feet that costs aroundmore than 1000 -2000 Rs property of the public.

I am sure we can do it by doing step by step remedies.

1. Remove the encroachments in all roads ( at least major roads )2. Build the platform properly3. Make the extra space for MTC bus stops and mandate them to follow4. Enforce the speed limits5. Fine on spot even if they vehicles is owned by Govt or semi Govt6. Check the License quite often and also strict procedure in giving license.

When we have the capabilities to trap "Veerappan", I am sure thetraffic implementation would be so much demanding of any intelligencejust mere 'will'. Of course, this would not affect any body oropposition party. As this would benefit every one and every body lovesit.